PPE
PPE stands for
Personal protective equipment
Also known as fight or flight
What is SNS
This type of infection, caused by agents such as influenza, common cold, or COVID-19, does not require antibiotics for treatment
What is a viral infection?
Abnormal levels of this electrolyte can have serious consequences like life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias
What is potassium?
precaution of : Hand washing, gloves
What is Standard Precaution
Also known as rest and digest
What is PNS
This class of antibiotics, which includes drugs like gentamicin and tobramycin, is known for its potential to cause both ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity, especially with prolonged use or high doses.
What are aminoglycosides?
These two values, are primarily used to assess the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, and to evaluate for conditions like anemia
What is Hemoglobin and Hematocrit?
Precaution of wearing a N95 respirator
What is airborne precaution
Drugs in this class can lead to symptoms such as tachycardia, hypertension, and bronchodilation by activating the sympathetic nervous system.
What is Adrenergic agonist
This class of antibiotics, particularly associated with the risk of tendon rupture, especially the Achilles tendon, can cause severe adverse effects such as tendonitis and tendon damage.
What are fluoroquinolones?
This electrolyte can cause symptoms such as hypotension, headache, edema, confusion, and even seizures if not properly managed.
What is Sodium?
Precaution of wearing gloves and gown
What is contact precaution
Drugs in this class works on the parasympathetic nervous system and can cause symptoms such as increased salivation, urination, vomiting, & diarrhea
What is Cholinergic agonists
This class of antibiotics, when given to children under the age of 8 or pregnant women, can lead to permanent discoloration of the teeth and potential inhibition of bone growth.
What is tetracycline?
The normal range for this lab value is typically between 4,000 and 11,000 cells per microliter of blood, and it’s used to assess the body's immune function and response to infection.
What is WBC (white blood cell count)?
Precaution of wearing gloves, gown, face shield/goggles, & mask
What is droplet precaution
Activation of this receptor increases heart rate
What is beta- 1 receptor
This antibiotic, often used to treat serious infections like MRSA, can cause Red Man Syndrome, a reaction characterized by flushing, rash, and hypotension, especially when infused too rapidly.
What is vancomycin?
An elevated level of these 2 kidney function tests may indicate dehydration, as both values rise when there is insufficient fluid in the body.
What is BUN and Creatinine?